craftswomen

noun

plural of craftswoman
as in artisans

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  1. artisans
  2. craftsmen
  3. crafters
Noun
  • The city's tailors and textile artists have shaped global fashion, and its craft heritage has deep roots stretching back to the 12th century, when artisans and merchants founded guilds to protect their skills and commercial interests.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Manai-Platt may begin with an idea, but expects the artisans to challenge it, suggest another construction or push a technique further.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of artisans
Noun
  • Both are craftsmen, interested in immediate emotional response over esoteric scholarly unpacking.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These writers saw themselves as craftsmen and their field as closed to outsiders; at the Daily Mirror, the standard-bearing populist sheet, the crafty Lamb hadn’t been able to get ahead.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of craftsmen
Noun
  • The 58th annual fall fest returned to downtown Frankfort, offering live entertainment, carnival rides, food booths, crafters peddling their wares and Sunday’s parade.
    — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Someone can discover a knitting tutorial online, find a local workshop through social media and then take that hobby offline in a room full of other crafters.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of crafters
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